Race News
Chris Kovarik Wins Austrailia National DH Title
ADELAIDE, Australia (derailedonline.com) - Chris Kovarik wins the Australia DH National title for the fourth time as race favorite Sam Hill crashes just meters from the finishing line. Kovarik crossed the finish line to claim his fourth National title and... [Full Report]
23 Degrees Signs Dennis Dertell of Sweden
GRANADA, Spain (derailedonline.com) - Swedish downhill star Dennis Dertell has been signed onto the 23 Degree Sports Management team by owner Martin Whiteley. Dertell has been winning races in many different disciples in his home country as well as competing... [Full Report]
USA Cycling Supporting Windham WC Finals
Colorado Springs, Colo. (derailedonline.com) - Windham has seen many ups and downs over the past year in relation to mountain biking. Just when we thought that the WC was done-for, courses were plowed, and people were not answering their phone... [Full Report]
Lehikoinen Goes Blue With Team Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense
BALLYCLARE, United Kingdom (derailedonline.com) - Plagued by injuries since 2007, Finish DH Star Matti Lehikoinen is back to full health and has signed to ride with Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense for 2010. Matti seeks to replicate his performance in 2007 where... [Full Report]
Product Reviews
Mongoose Black Diamond Triple
[Full Review]
Mini downhill bikes are growing in popularity and rightfully so. These smaller bikes allow people to use one bike to do both trail riding and light-to-medium downhilling. The geometry of these bikes is modeled after their larger downhill counterparts. Some...
Thule T2 Rack Review
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Popular rack maker Thule acquired Sportworks in the latter part of 2005 and continued production of the very successful line of Sportworks racks that are famous for their quick load features. The Sportworks racks had always been known for their...
Rockgardn 2007 Landing Zone Knee/Shin Guards
[Full Review]
The holy grail of body armor is a knee/shin guard that both fits well and doesn’t move around. Unfortunately, we are not all built the same, posing a monstrous challenge to armor manufacturers – how to make a knee shin...
Rockgardn 2007 Flak Jacket
[Full Review]
Rockgardn's latest rendition of the popular Flak Jacket. Changes and added features over previous Flak Jackets. Read the full review to find out our opinions about this new offering from Rockgardn for upper body protection.
Ultimate Support Pro Stand
[Full Review]
Ultimate Support's update to the Pro Stand. Updates include a completely redesigned clamp and refinements on other aspects of the stand. Ultimate improved on an already very good design. In the market for a stand, read what we have to say about this great portable repair stand.
News
Redbull Rampage 2010 Event Dates
SANTA MONICA, California (derailedonline.com) - Redbull Rampage is back for 2010. Dates have been confirmed but no other information at this time. The 2010 Redbull Rampage will take place from September 30, 2010 to October 3, 2010....
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Mountain Biking Meca Whistler Future In Jeopardy
VANCOUVER, Canada (derialedonline.com) - Whistler and Blackcomb Resorts will be sold February 19th. In a public notice just published by owner Intrawest ULC, Whistler and Blackcomb resorts will be sold in an auction on February 19th to generate necessary funds....
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DH Race Promoter Dave “Crash” Collins Passes at 48
DANA POINT, California (bikemag.com) - On a weekend when mountain bikers were to be celebrating our sport at the Dam Cold Downhill race in Bootleg Canyon, Nevada, many will instead be attending a memorial service for that race’s spirited organizer....
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New England Bike Retailer Auction
BOSTON, Massachusetts (derailedonline.com) - Ski Market scheduled to be sold and auctioned off by early part of February. According to the notice filed in U.S. Bankruptcy court, bids are for all the assets owned by Ski Market are due Jan....
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Doctor Jailed for Road Rage Against Cyclist
LOS ANGELES, California (derailedonline.com) - In a landmark case heard around the world, an LA Doctor has been sentenced for five years after intentionally hitting a cyclist on a street in Los Angeles area. The court case has been watched...
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Tariff Suspension Not Extended - Component Prices Affected
Washington, DC (derailedonline.com) - With the health care issues occupying legislatures time and thoughts, trade tariffs are at the bottom of the stack in DC. As such the tariff suspension that was set in place in 2006 and affected hydraulic...
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New England Ski Retailer Bankrupcy Affects Bike Vendors
BOSTON, Massachusetts (BRAIN) - Scott USA, Raleigh America and Marin Bikes are among the 20 largest unsecured creditors listed in the Dec. 29 bankruptcy filing of Ski Market, a 52-year-old ski and bike chain operating in the Northeast. The family-owned...
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X-Fusion Signs Aaron Chase
CAMPBELL, California (derailedonline.com) - New comer suspension company X-Fusion has signed Aaron Chase for the 2010 season. Aaron has made his mark on the suspension industry with the assisted development of many forks from most of the major suspension brands...
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Giove Faces 40yrs Incarcaration After Confession
ALBANY, New York (derailedonline.com) - Ex-mountain bike champ Missy Giove faces up to 40 years in prison following her confession to possession of illegal drugs with the intent to distribute. This week in the US federal court in Albany, NY,...
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e.Thirteen Announces Colorways Chainrings
LEOMINSTER, Massachusetts (derailedonline.com) - e*thirteen wants to help make your bike look awesome. How can we do this you might ask? With Colorways Guiderings of course! e*thirteen has a history of making sweet chainrings. In 2004 e*thirteen designed and released...
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Easton Issues Recal of Bikes with EA30 Stems
WASHINGTON, D.C. (derailedonline.com) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Easton Sports, has announced a voluntary recall on about 6,400 bikes with EA30 stems. The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing...
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Greg Minnaar Hospitalized After Moto Crash
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa (derailedonline.com) - Greg Minnaar has been hospitalized after a Moto crash where he suffered a broken collarbone and three massive blood clots in his leg that could have had serious complications. Minnaar was competing in a local...
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